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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original value, and if it works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any glaring issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer with TPM.

You may not have enough money to upgrade your hardware right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to rush into a decision. You can use TPM to help you continue using your current hardware until you’re ready to make a purchase. This will give you time to prepare for the transition and get your finances in order.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have access to OEM parts. You might have to get parts from less-than-trustworthy manufacturers. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in the field and may be more familiar with it than in-house techs.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They have lower prices and the same skill set as OEM companies. In addition, the work that TPM companies do may be more extensive or personalized than what is offered by your OEM. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in making equipment, while TPM programs focus on the needs of a company. TPM programs might be able to fix a problem quickly so there is little downtime for your business. They might also offer more services that can save your business money. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some features of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works best for your company.